Lake Owen

[Mueller]

Am going over to Lake Owen on the latter part of next week. We have never fished the lake so any info will be appreciated. Will be targeting anything thats dumb enough to go after what we throw at 'em. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Mueller

[Jim Hudson]

Mueller

Even though I have not targeted Owen a lot on the open water, it is a great lake for a multitude of fishing opportunities. A lot of good bass, panfish, perch, and walleye spots. But one thing I know, the walleye bite can be down right tough on this lake, even though the size of the fish is good.

The lake is littered with structure, but one thing that might be a downfall for right now, is that it is a deeper clear lake and the water temps are probably down from surrounding lakes and fishing could be down right slow. Especially from the huge cold front we had come through. But who knows, by later part of next week, with rising temps you could find some terrific fishing. For Bass and Panfish in particular, as they are gearing for spawn, I would look for shallow bays in Owen and if the water temps are in the middle 50's or so, the fish should be in them. But if the water temps are below, drop back to the first break (note that the breaks in Owen are pretty pronounced in most of the lake) and see if you can find them there. If the temps are right the fish should be pretty active and you shouldnt have a problem finding a presentation to catch them with.

For walleyes, like I said, they can be down right tough and a lot of 'eyes hang deep in this lake and with all of the available structure, they could be tough to find. So early morning or late evening and into the night might be the ticket if you want to target these guys.

I will try to scrounge up some more info for you before your trip.

[texasrigger]

I have never caught a walleye there but I know it has a descent population according to the dnr.

The lake is ridiculously clear and very beautiful. It has a very good smallmouth fishery but I think they might be getting over harvested. Largemouths are there also as well as northerns.

Because of the 27 foot or so water clarity u would do well fishing in low light conditions obviously. I have done well catching both smallies and buckets on jig and leech actually. Plastic worms are always good for the buckets also. Let me know how u do. I will probably make at least 1 trip up that way and stay at two lakes campground there sometime this summer.